‘Historic day’ marks dedication of new UNC building names

Posted May 13, 2022
The ceremonies and sentiments were similar when the University of North Carolina dedicated two campus buildings with the names of two groundbreaking Tar Heels on Friday, May 13. But in keeping with what the names Henry Owl and Hortense McClinton represent, the dedications also celebrated the diversity of the honorees and their cultures. (UNC.edu)

Related: Campus Connections

Former UNC Basketball Players Mourn Changes in Chapel Hill: 'It's Not Franklin Street Anymore'
Gone are beloved Chapel Hill staples like The Rathskeller, Schoolkids Records, Bub O'Malley's, Pepper's, Spanky's, and others that served generations of UNC students along Franklin...
Thu Jul 16, 2026

Chapel Hill-Carrboro Openings, Closings and Moves in April-June 2026
After the sign for the former military surplus store Surplus Sids was taken in March, it unceremoniously reappeared on June 10 — leaned up against...
Wed Jul 15, 2026

UNC Alumni Contribute $30.1 Billion to State’s Economy
In every corner of North Carolina, Tar Heels are leaving a large financial footprint. Alumni contributed a minimum of $30.1 billion in economic activity across...
Tue Jul 14, 2026

Al’s Burger Shack Hailed as ‘Best Cheeseburger in North Carolina’
The website Fast Food Club named Al’s Burger Shack in Chapel Hill as the best cheeseburger in North Carolina in a new list, which sought...
Sat Jul 11, 2026